How HIGH are you? Even more high-ness?

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Cataholic

I have strong opinions on mountain climbing, specifically, and ANY "quest" to do extra- risky type of behavior. You 'deserve' your fate. Doesn't do much to the heart broken people that either loved you, or tried to save your sorry a$$ from death though, does it?

WHY, WHY,WHY can't these people sponsor or support their children in scoring the highest grade on standardized tests, complete their eduction in less time than anyone ever, obtain the most degrees, cure cancer or any other disease, build more houses for Habitat, write books that serve a purpose, do charitable deeds, help the truly afflicted, etc., etc., etc.???

Why is it that the person that wants to be the best at something usually also carry with it the label of being the most selfish or grandiose seeking?

You only get the chance to live one time. Why not get the most bang for your buck? Is climbing a mountain really all that you want to get out of life? Is that what 'defines' you?

Give me the less risky, more travelled path, any day. Sure, maybe I don't get that 10 minute 'thrill' from a free fall...but, I get to see my family every day from here on after.
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http://www.google.com/search?q=mountain+climbing+for+charity&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a
http://www.mtkilimanjarologue.com/st...r-charity.html


There are those that use the celebrity they attain for the good of their fellow man. Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman road Motorcycles around the world to benefit UNICEF. Lance Armstrong used his 7 Tour de france wins to promote Cancer research. Most of Nascar drivers have a charitable foundations raising money for the good of mankind. The list goes on and on. All driven chance takers are not selfish in what they do, so we need to recognize and support these driven people. There are many mountain climbers that climb for charity also. Read both links Cataholic